Junior Forward Deployed Engineer

Salary: $79,499 per year plus superannuation

About Lyra

Driven by purpose. Defined by people.

Lyra started with a simple act. A group of engineers helped their roommates build a product from scratch. Six weeks later that product launched. Shortly after, it raised over $2M in a pre-seed round. That company was Paraform (now raised $80m series B). And that moment was the reason Lyra exists.

Since then we have become a collective of 70+ top-tier engineers across Australia, partnering with 50+ startups across Silicon Valley to build, design, and ship products that matter. Our mission is simple: build, teach, and grow. Join Australia's top engineering talent, building software for Silicon Valley startups.

Position description:

We are looking for a Junior Forward Deployed Engineer who will complete defined software engineering tasks within a larger client project with support from more senior engineers. The position implements assigned application features and fixes, tests product behaviour, participates in pull-request review, responds to review feedback and reports progress and blockers to the engagement team.

The job description includes but not limited to:

• Implement assigned product features and changes

• Investigate and fix defects

• Product test changes and report findings

• Participate in pull request review and respond to feedback

• Review user reported issues and record work items

• Investigate implementation options

• Report progress and participate in team discussions

What we're looking for

• At least 1–3 years of experience in a similar role at other startups or software companies under your belt.

• High proficiency in full-stack engineering with Next.js / TypeScript and/or Python.

• You are curious about how things work and have innate ability to problem solve – this is crucial as you won't always have the information you need to move forward.

• Strong client-facing communication.

• Based in Australia.

Compensation & Growth

• $79,499 per year plus superannuation

• Transparent, level-based progression, fast promotions for high performers, with the ability to skip levels on skill.

• Merit-based raises tied to performance and contribution.

Benefits

• Free catering daily, plus drinks and snacks provided.

• Access to our Silicon Valley VC & founder network.

• Receive top-of-the-line work equipment.

• Hybrid work with access to our Barangaroo office.

• Weekly sports and activities funded by Lyra.